• The Spread of Whitefly

  August 14, 2020

  lay their eggs on young leaves well inside the plant, and this is where you tend to find the eggs and young larvae of greenhouse whitefly . Whitefly simply [...] species, whitefly feels particularly comfortable in temperatures between 20 and 30°C. Flying adult insects spread the infestation, but attacks from outside [...] six development stages: the egg stage, four larvae stages (including pupa), and the adult insect. The greenhouse whitefly tends to spread over the plant

• Top Reasons for Using Bumblebees

  August 18, 2021

  morning and later into the evening hours. Bumblebees work better in tunnels, as they have a better sense of direction. Bumblebees are safer for you and your [...] temperatures near 60-65°F (15-18°C). Bumblebees are active on cloudy, foggy, and rainy days, honeybees are less active at low light levels. Bumblebees will [...] pollinated. Bumblebees lack the sophisticated communication system of honeybees, and are less likely to leave your crop for more attractive flowers. Unlike honeybees

• Bayer's New 7.5 Acre Corn Breeding Greenhouse

  March 9, 2020

  official ribbon-cutting ceremony and Koppert was invited to participate. Our Technical Sales Representatives, Pete Miller and Jordan Marcellus, members of [...] microscopes to offer a “hands-on” demonstration for the employees of Bayer and the local public. Furthermore, the event was live streamed across the global [...] to grow, as the Bayer organization raises the bar on greenhouse technology and production.

• Show Whitefly a Yellow Card

  August 10, 2021

  yellow card! Whitefly and many other insects stand no chance against Horiver sticky traps - the most effective sticky trap for detection and mass trapping. These [...] temperatures and help growers trap all types of flying pest insects. They give growers an early indication of the pests in their greenhouses and the opportunity [...] With summer temperatures up in the high 70s and high 90s in some places, pests like whitefly are thriving. That's why it's particularly important to show

• Thripex with More Punch - Now Available in Bulk

  August 18, 2021

  years and is used effectively in crops in which whitefly is not present. The predatory mite Neoseiulus cucumeris establishes itself in the crop and can control [...] consuming the eggs and the first larval stage of the pest. This predatory mite also has an effect on other small organisms such as spider mites and tarsonemid [...] mites (e.g. strawberry mite and broad mite ). Advantages Higher concentration More predatory mites per metre (particularly useful where thrips have developed

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  August 18, 2021

  are and the faster they multiply. This is why the insects feel so at home in a warm greenhouse. Other factors also play a role, such as humidity and the [...] An additional point is that western flower thrips love both plant juices and pollen, multiplying much faster on flowering plants than on a crop without [...] nine to eleven days (it varies a bit depending on the species of thrips). And under optimum conditions, a population of western flower thrips is even capable

• The various stages of the spider mite

  March 4, 2023

  Adult females are half a millimeter in size, and their bodies are oval in shape. Males are smaller and narrower, with a slightly pointed back. They are

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  December 21, 2021

  . 3. They come in with plant material Larvae and eggs can 'hitch a ride' on cuttings or young plants and are almost invisible. The existence of this route [...] getting into a crop: 1. They were already there Thrips are experts at hide-and-seek - especially hiding. In winter, the insect hides away in sheltered spots [...] can fly into the greenhouse through the vents. These may be native species and thrips from neighbouring greenhouses. Installing insect netting in the vents

• New Sachet Improves Spider Mite Control

  November 1, 2018

  it. The sachet is narrower and slightly longer and gives the mites the very best conditions to develop even more swiftly and strongly. Spical Ulti-Mite [...] outdoor crops such as citrus and grapes. With the introduction of Spical Ulti-Mite, Koppert aims for more security for both grower and crop. Fully compostable

• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  quite some time already. At high temperatures, a week and a half passes between the hatching of an egg and the adult insect flying around. At low temperatures [...] The yellow Horiver sticky traps can be found in almost every greenhouse, and for good reason: they are a proven means of monitoring the development of [...] therefore important to spot the thrips infestation as early as possible, and to detect the larvae too. After all, the sooner you can identify the thrips